Long Beach in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Early Long Beach

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 22, 2015

1. Early Long Beach Marker

Inscription. In 1788, Nicholas and Marianne Ladner became the first Europeans to settle in this area. Their log house, know as "The Chimneys," was used as a navigation point for boats traveling from Mobile to New Orleans. After Nicholas's death, the Spanish granted the land to his widow. Much of modern Long Beach includes the Widow Ladner Claim.

Erected 1999 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 30° 20.864′ N, 89° 8.443′ W. Marker is in Long Beach, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of Beach Boulevard East (U.S. 90) and Gulf View Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Beach Boulevard East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Beach Boulevard East, Long Beach MS 39560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Gulf Park College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Friendship Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named "Friendship Oak"

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Administration Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bear Point Bayou (approx. half a mile away); Long Beach Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church Original Site (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Beach.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Long Beach history. (Submitted on August 30, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Early Long Beach Marker wide shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 22, 2015

2. Early Long Beach Marker wide shot

The view west on Highway 90. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 22, 2015

3. The view west on Highway 90.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.